KCW: 5 & 6

No finished item to show for these last two days.

I bought the Oliver + S Jump Rope dress pattern a couple of years ago, planning on making it for Hazel.  It hasn't happened, until now.

I traced the pattern and cut out the fabric a couple of week ago, just waiting for this last week of kids sewing.  Maybe I should have spent the whole week working on this one dress?  But I really wanted more than one item to show for a week's worth of sewing.  So it's not finished.

I guess I forgot to take a picture of my progress after my first day of working on it.  But truthfully it wouldn't have looked much different than this one.

The first two steps you work on the placket and the collar.  I'm thinking the rest of the dress will come together a but quicker, and I'm sure the second one would go faster too, but, this is where we are at the end of this sewing week.  I'll be sure to post pictures when it's all finished.

All in all it was such a great week.  Can't wait to finish this dress.  Can't wait for the next KCW.

KCW 3 & 4

The next item on my list to sew, was some pants for Oscar.  It's starting to get really warm here so I probably should have done shorts, but I just LOVE this pattern for pants, so it had to be done.  Next time maybe I'll just shorten the pattern.

You might recall I made some, pretty much identical to these for Silas a few years ago.  The green was a little brighter, and the size was bigger.  I LOVED them.  Silas LOVED them.  I'm sure too that Oscar LOVES them.

This pattern is called the Nowhere Man Pants, by Shwin and Shwin.  I made a size 12-18 months size.  Oscar just turned 2, but the 2T seemed like it might be too big.  I'm afraid that these won't fit him too long, so I'll be making another pair soon.

Love the tag on the bum.  Cute pockets.

And an action shot...

KCW: Day 1 & 2

Last week was Kids Clothes Week... the idea is that you sew for (at least) one hour for 7 days, making children's clothes.  I gave it a go a couple of years ago and maybe made it for 3-4 days.  This year I completed 6 of the 7 days.  That's progress!

I'm always sure I'm going to be able to complete more than I do, but I'm happy with what I finished.


I started with this gray skirt for Hazel.  I had the measurements figured out, but hadn't cut the strips, so for the 1st day I only got this far.  Amazing how long it takes to cut, serge and piece the strips.

Day 2 I finished the skirt and got a little cutting out done for day 3.  Hazel LOVED the skirt, which always makes it so worth it.  As I was working on it she walked by repeatedly just to verify that this skirt was being made for her.  Pretty cute.

I used this tutorial for the skirt.  It was great!  I want to make a ton more of these, and since it's all off of measurements, it can easily be made in a larger/longer size too.  I'm thinking Sadie and Phebe need some cute tiered maxi skirts.  And me too.

From her expression you wouldn't guess that she was excited to be wearing and having pictures taken of this skirt... I think it was the sun in her eyes.

baby, baby...

Went to a baby shower on Saturday.  I should have taken pictures of the decorations, it was beautiful.  I always imagine throwing a party with such cute decor, but never have.  Anyway, it was fun to see someone else do it... and to be invited.


I made a diaper caddy.  I need to make myself some of these.  So cute.  You can find the tutorial with pattern download here.

And of course, a couple of hats... a knit pink and brown...

and a crocheted cream one, with a hot pink flower.  Hope she likes pink.  And hats.

I actually started the cream one probably about 12 months ago, for another baby.  It was put down, and not picked up until recently.  It really was so quick to finish though.  Of course then I felt badly that I hadn't made myself finish it so many months ago.  Oh well.

Both hats have the same triple layer flower on them.  The light pink one is made with a bigger hook.  I'm really loving that flower.  It's all one piece, instead of three separate flowers, layered.  Fun.  It came with the crocheted hat pattern.  You can find it here, if you're interested.  She's got a lot of cute patterns.

winner! winner!

Congratulations to Maureen!  Number 57.  She said:

My favorite holiday goody is sweet Potatoe pie. I usually only have from Thanksgiving until Christmas time, so I look forward to it as a special treat. Thanks for the chance to win this adorable cupcake hot pad!

Thanks to everyone who commented.  So fun to read about your favorite holiday treats.  Thanks for sharing.

I'll be contacting you, Maureen.  Expect your hot pad soon.  Just in time for lots of holiday baking!!!